Total births
1,010
Girls' name · since 1912
Michiko
Michiko has 1,010 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1924 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13566
- among girls today
- 1,010
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
1,010 babies have been named Michiko since 1912, making it today's #13566 girls' name.
Michiko has 1,010 recorded births among girls since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #13566 as of the latest data, more common than 23% of girls, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #13566 among girls today
- 1,010 born since 1912
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Michiko is currently the #13566 girls' name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 1,010 born since 1912, peaking in the 1920s.
- #13566
- among girls today
- 1,010
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Michiko vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13566
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Michiko was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
38 babies were named Michiko in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
How Michiko compares
1,010 Top 31% higher than 69% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Michiko's all-time total is 164% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Michiko | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,010 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 48 | 19,840 |
Michiko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Michiko's full recorded timeline at 1971, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1915, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1924 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Michiko at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1924
Current rank
#13,566
Active since
1912
Michiko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (1924)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Michiko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Michiko's strongest decade.
297 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Michiko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 76
1910s
76 births
- 1920s
1920s
297 births
- 1930s
1930s
124 births
- 1940s 35
1940s
35 births
- 1950s 25
1950s
25 births
- 1960s 69
1960s
69 births
- 1970s 96
1970s
96 births
- 1980s 105
1980s
105 births
- 1990s 93
1990s
93 births
- 2000s 41
2000s
41 births
- 2010s 30
2010s
30 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 297 births (29% of all-time use).
How Michiko compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Michiko's total volume
Michiko vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Michiko by state
Where Michiko concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 285 | 28.2% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 146 | 14.5% |
| #3 | Washington | | 15 | 1.5% |
California share of Michiko's total US births 28.2%
Even split
285 of 1,010 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Michiko? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 1,010 babies named Michiko. Today it holds rank #13566 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 38 births.
When was Michiko most popular? ▼
Michiko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 297 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Michiko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Michiko are California (285 births), Hawaii (146 births), Washington (15 births).
How long has the name Michiko been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Michiko since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Michiko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Michelle, Michele, Michaela, Michael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Michiko's data
- Michiko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (297 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Michikos (285 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Michiko
Nearby Names Like Michiko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Michiko
Michelle Girl
#409 816,510 births
Michele Girl
#4124 223,299 births
Michaela Girl
#742 53,633 births
Michael Girl
#6941 21,880 births
Micaela Girl
#1118 14,977 births
Compare Michiko side by side: Michiko vs Michelle Michiko vs Michele Michiko vs Michaela
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Michiko
Oralia #13565
5,758 births · Peak 1952
Dayle #13567
2,181 births · Peak 1946
Ramie #13564
690 births · Peak 1976
Bonny #13568
6,208 births · Peak 1958
Lavella #13563
417 births · Peak 1925
Joaquina #13569
460 births · Peak 1926
Ivis #13562
312 births · Peak 1921
Laraine #13570
3,478 births · Peak 1947
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Michiko: #13566 Girls' Name - 1,010 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/michiko. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Michiko draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.